Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more likely to unnecessarily increase their doses or take this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may...
Read moreConcerta's maker says that the drug is manufactured to make it harder to abuse. Concerta is made with "Oros technology," which makes the pills harder... Read more »
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of five different dose levels of Concerta extended-release tablets compared to a placebo in... Read more »
A reader whose son has been taking Concerta since age 3 asks Dr. Melvin Oatis if she should be concerned about long-term use of the medicine in... Read more »
A European study showed that Concerta significantly eased symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. The trial was carried out... Read more »
Concerta, a drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children, also shows promise for adults, based on results of a new study.... Read more »